Ajla Tomjlanovic has needed every inch of her trademark fighting skills before overcoming Yuliiia Starodubtseva to advance to the round of 64 at the China Open in Beijing.
At first glance, the 7-6 (7-1) 6-2 scoreline suggests it was a comfortable win, but it was hardly the case as the veteran Australian needed a little more than two hours to dispose of the Ukrainian.
Compatriot Maya Joint also progressed, beating Andorran Victoria Jimenez Kasintseva 6-3 6-2.
